Can a £15 Zendrive Clone Beat the Real Thing? Build Robben Ford’s Favorite Pedal

Can you build Robben Ford’s favourite pedal, the Zendrive, for just £15? 🎸 In this video, I’ll show you how to recreate the legendary Zendrive using a low-cost DIY stripboard kit. With just £15 and some patience, you can craft this iconic overdrive pedal at home and capture the smooth, dynamic tone that Robben Ford loves.

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Here’s what you’ll discover:


✅ Step-by-step instructions for building a Zendrive on a stripboard.
✅ How to assemble a pro-quality overdrive pedal for just £15.
✅ A full demo of this legendary build.

If you’ve ever wanted a boutique pedal without the boutique price tag, this video is your gateway to incredible tone on a budget.

Watch now and start building your dream overdrive for next to nothing!

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0:00 - Intro
0:11 - What's needed
2:39 - StripBoard
11:44 - Resistors
19:32 - Capacitors
25:48 - Transistors
29:31 - Hardware
31:51 - Wiring
37:50 - Knobs
39:36 - Opamps
40:38 - Zendrive achieved?
41:37 - Sound Sample